Americas
HME Construction nabs Oregon Slough dredging deal
HME Construction, Inc. of Vancouver, WA, has won the Oregon Slough clamshell maintenance dredging project for 2022 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Portland District. HME will be returning the slough to a project depth of -20′ CRD for the first time since 1963. This work is slated to begin as so
All set for Mid-Chesapeake Bay Island Ecosystem Restoration Project
The USACE will host a press conference on October 6 to celebrate the commencement of the Mid-Chesapeake Bay ecosystem restoration project, following a $43.1 million contract award to Coastal Design & Construction from Gloucester, Virginia. The Mid-Chesapeake Bay Island Ecosystem Restoration project,
Shinnecock and Moriches dredging to provide sand for the FIMP project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New York District, has awarded the second contract for the major coastal-storm risk management project known as the Fire Island to Montauk Point (FIMP) Project. According to the Corps, the $24.5 million contract was awarded to Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Compa
Mike Hooks ready for the Perdido Pass dredging
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and their contractor Mike Hooks LLC are ready to begin work on dredging Perdido Pass in Alabama. As reported, the cutterhead suction dredge, the E. Stroud is currently on-site, so boaters are asked to be cautious around the dredge, pipes and any support vessels. Simi
GLDD wins Ocean City beachfill contract
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company has won a $21.5 million contract for periodic nourishment of the Great Egg Harbor and Peck Beach in Ocean City, New Jersey. Work is the result of a partnership between the Army Corps’ Philadelphia District, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, and
Galveston Marsh Restoration project receives ASBPA award
American Shore & Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA) recently presented the 2022 Best Restored Shores Awards highlighting natural infrastructure projects addressing storm related coastal hazards. Phase II of the Galveston Island State Park Marsh Restoration and Protection Project was one of the w
Alewijnse makes a breakthrough in the US
Electrical systems integrator Alewijnse has made a breakthrough in the US market with the delivery of the newest dredge control solutions on board TSHD Liberty Island from the fleet of Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. The company, with more than 130 years of experience in electrical engineering and aut
Massport announces completion of major Boston Port improvements
The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) has announced the completion of critical infrastructure investments as part of a nearly $850 million plan to upgrade the Port of Boston. The multi-year investment, made possible by the State, Federal and local partners support, is already paying dividends,
Petaluma River dredging kicks off today
Lind Marine is ready begin the next phase of the Petaluma River dredging project – removal of silt from the Turning Basin and renovation of the City docks and trails on the north end of the Basin. According to the City, the Turning Basin dredging operations will start later today, October 3, 2022 an
USACE, Ryba busy in Maumee Bay
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, along with Ryba Marine Construction Company is in Toledo, Ohio, in the Maumee Bay, performing maintenance dredging. This work includes deepening of the shipping channel to provide ease of navigation and safe passage to larger vessels that utilize t
WEDA Fall 2022 conference starting soon
Two weeks from now, Western Dredging Association (WEDA) will organize their next Eastern Chapter Meeting in Albany, NY. As disclosed, the 2022 WEDA Eastern Chapter Meeting will take place in-person at the Hilton in the Capital District of downtown Albany from Tuesday, October 18, 2022, through Thurs
Berwick dredging deal for Crosby
Crosby Dredging LLC, from Galliano, Louisiana, has won a $17,901,800 firm-fixed-price contract for a maintenance dredging project in Louisiana. Bids were solicited via the internet with five received. Work will be performed in Berwick, Louisiana, with an estimated completion date of May 31, 2023. Th